Matthew Scandle

Released academy footballers need more mental health support. Young players can struggle to transition to life beyond the club. That's why we've teamed up with @DominicBall6, to call for mandated psychological support for released academy players. 👉 bps.org.uk/news/released-…

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NEW SL Sport Psychology position @NTUSportScience. If you specialise in applied sport psychology and have experience as a qualified/registered sport psychology practitioner, please consider applying (contact @chrishphd). Please share @BASES_Psy @BPS_DSEP. vacancies.ntu.ac.uk/Job/JobDetail?…

Relationships... relationships... relationships! Cultivating connections...🔗 Among many great photos, we love this one shared with us by @sjvpsych of so many happy delegates enjoying the social scene of Belfast! #DSEP2024 Spot any familiar faces?😁

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📢 NEW PUBLICATION 📢 Enjoyed putting this "In the Huddle" together with @sarahmsadler for @JSPAJournal😃 We call for future submissions to JSPA to really consider the conceptual and applied complexity of self-care and well-being in sport psychology. #abstract" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Very proud of this paper with @AStenling ! Take a look if you are designing/reviewing longitudinal research studies. psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi…

Delighted to be able to share this @JSPAJournal publication which draws on case material to illustrate approaches and ethical dilemmas when supporting transitions out of UK Football Academies @djbrown1509 @wagstaffchris doi.org/10.1080/215207…

Fully-funded Professional Doctorate in Sport & Exercise Psychology @portsmouthuni @UoPScience with @NorwichCityFC tinyurl.com/y2k3xuf9

🚨 Look who was at Creighton this morning 👀 After our 3-2 victory over Stockport County, the Under-18s were lucky enough to meet Usain Bolt who was in attendance. A great day for the lads 👊 #cufc

Five minute challenge! Making the case for curiosity in sport. Matthew Scandle, University of Portsmouth #DSEP2023

A recent article from @JSPAJournal explores the value that promoting curiosity can have for those working in sport. Check out the Journal’s recent infographic for tips on how to encourage athletes to reflect and explore. Read the full article here: bit.ly/JSPA-Infograph…

@MusSarkar @JSPAJournal @djbrown1509 @wagstaffchris @UoPSportScience @thelwellrc Thank you @MusSarkar!

Really interesting new applied paper in @JSPAJournal by @ScandleMatthew, @djbrown1509, and @wagstaffchris (@UoPSportScience) on making the case for curiosity in sport. See attached snippet evidence-based examples and enclosed the link to the full-text. tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.108…

🔵RESULT🔵 Well played to @WhickhamCC as the 1s fall 44 runs short chasing 180❌ @ScandleMatthew pick of the bowlers, taking 2 keys wickets to bring us back into it. A classy knock of 46 by @Rchamberlain98 kept us in it to take it close🏏 #UpTheField

Behind the Bubble | After Australia's #T20WorldCup triumph, here's a fascinating insight into the importance of the mental side of the modern game with Dettol Support Staff psychologist Peter Clarke.

With the help of four sports psychology experts, Sky Sports looks at how Gareth's Southgate's off-field influence and leadership has helped build a culture of success at #ENG 💪

The penalty shootout in football is the essence of performing under pressure. I spent 5 years of my life studying the Psychology of this event. Here's what I learned, which can also help understanding it in the current Euros/Copa America. Thread based on 10 of our studies. (1/13)

Every athlete NEEDS to watch this.

Here's a blog I wrote recently for @ground_guru around the problem with psychology in football. trainingground.guru/articles/andy-…